PISTACHIO PIE CRUST

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Make and share this Pistachio Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter with the granulated sugar at medium speed until pale, about 1 minute. Add the ground pistachios, almond extract and salt and beat until combined. Add the flour and beat at low speed until incorporated and the dough is crumbly.
Scrape the dough into a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Using the bottom of a glass, press the dough over the bottom and up the side of the tart pan. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 300°F Prick the dough all over with a fork. Bake the crust for about 45 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2124.3, Fat 121.2, SaturatedFat 61.9, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 1183.2, Carbohydrate 237.6, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 105.3, Protein 30